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November 2 – 5, 2023 | Washington, D.C.
J.W. Marriott Hotel
Register now for the 2023 AJEI Summit, the nation’s premier appellate educational event! Typically attended by almost 400 appellate judges and practitioners, the Summit will feature 20+ panel discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and legal issues affecting appellate practitioners and the judiciary. Confirmed panelists to date and session topics are noted below with more announcements to come.
The Summit is organized by the National Judicial College and the Appellate Judges Education Institute, with participation of the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s Appellate Judges Conference, Council of Appellate Lawyers, and Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys.
The Summit will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2. It will conclude at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5.
Register early to ensure your place, and to secure discounted rates.
Early bird rates expire September 30, 2023.
Discounted rates for ABA Members. Additional discount for Judicial Division members of the ABA.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:
Registration fees include educational sessions at the Summit; the opening reception at the Library of Congress; Saturday lunch; Saturday night reception, dinner & entertainment; and three continental breakfasts.
EARLY BIRD RATES
ABA Members
- Private Lawyers: $695
- Judges & Law Professors: $595
- Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $595
- Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $495
Non-ABA Members
- Private Lawyers: $745
- Judges & Law Professors: $645
- Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $645
- Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $545
General Admission
ABA Members
- Private Lawyers: $795
- Judges, Public Lawyers & Law Professors: $695
- Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $695
- Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $595
Non-ABA Members
- Private Lawyers: $845
- Judges, Public Lawyers & Law Professors: $745
- Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $745
- Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $645
IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Bird rates ($100 discount) are valid through September 30, 2022. Regular registration is from October 1 to November 1, 2023. Registration closes on November 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon as the conference is full.
For registration questions, please contact AJEI at njc-ajei@judges.org
REFUND POLICY:
Fees will be refunded less a $50 processing charge provided that AJEI receives written notice of cancellation on or before Oct. 15, 2023. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Oct. 15, 2023.
COVID 19:
Proof of full vaccination or a negative viral COVID test administered by a healthcare professional taken within 3 days of arrival will be required at check-in.